Core duo processor upgrade

Does anybody know if it is feasible to replace the 1.66GHz Intel core duo processor on the new Mac Mini with the 1.83GHz, 2.00GHz or 2.16GHz version?

I've managed to successfully upgrade my 1.66GHz Core Duo Mac mini to a 2GHz model, and so far it's been running fine. However, I don't recommend trying it unless you're prepared for the fact that you could be throwing the money for said Mac mini away.
The heatsink is held on by these horrid little clips, and right around a couple of the mounting holes is all kind of logic that you really don't want to go scratching up. It is VERY easy to damage this thing from the slightest slipup, and then you have to worry about things like putting in the correct amount of thermal paste, etc, etc. There's a very high possibility of damaging the system.
There's also the long term effects you have to consider. I'd wait a couple of months and watch crazy guys like me who rushed into it headfirst, and see what we have to say on the matter.
So.. technically possible? Yes. Feasible? Not sure. Risky? Extremely.
PowerMac G5 1.6GHz; Mac mini 1.42GHz; Mac Mini Core Duo 2.0GHz   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

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